Award

NEPO609 Social Care Research & Info Tool.

STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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08 Sep 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "NEPO609 Social Care Research & Info Tool." This project pertains to the Education and Training Services sector, and it involves the implementation of an externally hosted online research and information tool to support social care services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has advanced to the Award phase as of 8th September 2025, following a Direct Award made from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £32,600, was awarded to MA EDUCATION & MUSIC LIMITED t/a Community Care Inform, and it runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth in businesses offering education and training services, specifically those specialising in legal, professional standards, and social care fields. Given its focus on providing crucial information and enhancing professional standards within the social care realm, organisations that can offer robust content delivery systems and the ability to integrate bespoke solutions would be well-suited to engage with such contracts. The procurement method, being a call-off from a framework agreement, indicates that qualified suppliers have the potential to secure similar opportunities through participating in established frameworks that serve public sector needs.

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Notice Title

NEPO609 Social Care Research & Info Tool.

Notice Description

Stockton Borough Council have re-procured the Social Care Research and Information Tool, on behalf of the 12 NEPO authorities, which is an externally hosted on-line research and information tool, to support Adult and Children's social care and social workers in respect of professional standards, legislation and professional registrations standards and requirements. The tool will assist professionals working within these fields delivering frontline services and will have the functionality to 'horizon scan' for key items to be addressed, in respect of changes to legislation, guidance, best practice or any other relevant subject matters within the scope of information provided. Stockton's Adult Social Care Services will also be able to regularly enhance and inform the content of available information within the tool and will have the ability to map pathways and links to internal policies, procedures and newsletters as well as developing personalised, bespoke pages informed by themes/ key learning points that we want to target within the workforce. Stockton has agreed to purchase Band 6 - Unlimited Licences for Adults for Community Care Inform websites, whilst work is undertaken to develop the usage of the tool to its full capacity. In line with the terms of the Framework Agreement, this contract will be awarded via a Direct Award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d06c46-e758-4f7b-a0f4-42366fc64ef9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON-ON-TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON-ON-TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MA EDUCATION & MUSIC LIMITED T/A COMMUNITY CARE INFORM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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